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A TORTOISESHELL CARNET DE BAL
19TH CENTURY
The cover with rectangular painted miniature of a fortress within gold foliate scrolls, with a pencil, containing a small calendar for 1843 and an inscription to the Marquess of Londonderry; together with a miniature ivory and gilt metal-mounted folding-screen with scroll cresting
4 in. long (10 cm.) high and 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high, respectively
19TH CENTURY
The cover with rectangular painted miniature of a fortress within gold foliate scrolls, with a pencil, containing a small calendar for 1843 and an inscription to the Marquess of Londonderry; together with a miniature ivory and gilt metal-mounted folding-screen with scroll cresting
4 in. long (10 cm.) high and 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) high, respectively
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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